Social cognitive research suggests that the best way to raise students' self-efficacy for mathematical problem solving is to
A) provide students with detailed written instructions for solving mathematical problems.
B) have students observe you as you successfully solve mathematical problems.
C) have students observe peers who successfully solve mathematical problems.
D) have students observe adults as they successfully solve mathematical problems.

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Observing peers successfully solve problems can enhance students' belief in their own abilities, as they see someone similar to themselves succeed.

Social Cognitive Research Suggests That the Best Way to Raise